1993 Boston Whaler RAGE Model Switch Panel

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tonyk72
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1993 Boston Whaler RAGE Model Switch Panel

Postby tonyk72 » Fri Aug 13, 2021 12:35 pm

On a 1993 RAGE, what is the proper way to wire the engine, the [safetly lanyard switch,] the switch that controls a sump pump, and the switch that controls the navigation lamps?

[I have an] owner's manual. The owner's manual has a wiring diagram for the Rage with the [original] panel.

I cannot translate the old panel to a new panel.

Thanks,
Tony

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Re: 1993 Rage Switch Panel

Postby jimh » Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:43 pm

Electrical wiring CANNOT be described effectively in a narrative. Circuit diagrams are needed.

tonyk72 wrote:The owner's manual has a wiring diagram for the Rage with the [original] panel. I cannot translate the old panel to a new panel.


Your statement suggests to me that wiring diagrams are not going to be very helpful for you. However, here are some references with wiring diagrams. These are not diagrams for a RAGE. They are generic diagrams.

For an example of ignition key switch wiring, see

IGNITION SWITCH WIRING
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/refer ... witch.html

For advice on how to wire navigation lamps, see

NAVIGATION LAMP WIRING
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/refer ... witch.html

For advice on sump pump ("bilge" pump) wiring see:

COCKPIT SUMP PUMP
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/refer ... ePump.html

If you plan to re-wire the electrical system on the boat and install new primary power distribution, primary battery switches, secondary power distribution, new switches, and so on, you should gain a thorough understanding of proper marine wiring practices. Consult the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) publications for advice on how to comply with their recommendations and federal regulations. One of the worst possible situations for a boat to be re-wired by someone not skilled in electrical wiring installation, practices, and standards.

Finally, for advice on how to wire the engine, consult the engine installation manual and its circuit diagrams.


For a very cursory overview see:

Boat Electrical Circuits and Wiring Practices
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/refer ... iring.html

For advice in selecting the proper conductor size for circuits, see

Ampere-Feet--A Method For Selecting Conductor Size
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/refer ... tion1.html

That all the skill and knowledge needed for re-wiring of a boat could be imparted in a few posts in a forum is very unlikely.